2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 367 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mondeo | Captiva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2403 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |